# Justin Jaynes

Justin Jaynes (born August 10, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions. A professional since 2008, he most notably competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the former Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting (WXC) Lightweight champion.

## Background

Jaynes was born and grew up in Richmond, Michigan. Jaynes attended Richmond High School, graduating in 2007. In his senior year, Jaynes placed second at the 2007 Michigan High School state wrestling tournament, losing to Drakkar Klose in the finals. Jaynes then continued his wrestling career at Olivet College, from where he graduated with Bachelor's degree in Sport and Fitness Management.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Early career

With mixed martial arts in its early phases in Michigan, Jaynes fought 47 amateur bouts around the state before turning pro in 2013.
Jaynes fought in various regional circuits and fought multiple times overseas. He also made one appearance in Bellator. Jaynes won the WXC Lightweight title and made one successful defense before leaving for the UFC.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

After a cornerman for Matt Frevola tested positive for COVID-19, Jaynes stepped in to fight Frank Camacho on three days notice. At the weigh-ins, Camacho weighed in at 158 pounds, 2 pounds over the allotted non-title lightweight limit of 156 pounds. The bout proceeded as a catchweight and Camacho was fined 20 percent of his purse which went to Jaynes. Jaynes won the fight via knockout in the first round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Jaynes faced Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night 174. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round three.
Jaynes was scheduled to face Gabriel Benítez on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. The fight was canceled after Benítez tested positive for COVID-19. The pairing was left intact and eventually took place on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
Jaynes faced Devonte Smith on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov. He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a doctor stoppage in round two.
Jayne faced Charles Rosa on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190. Jaynes made waves across the internet as he announced before his fight that he was betting close to $25,000 on himself to win his fight. He lost the fight via split decision. Subsequently, he tested positive for marijuana and was suspended for four-and-a-half months by NSAC, making him eligible to return to competition on November 9, 2021.
In August 2021, Jaynes was released from the UFC.

### Post UFC

In his first bout since his release from the UFC, Jaynes faced Carl Deaton III for the TWC Lightweight Championship at Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished Business on February 5, 2022. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

## Personal life

Jaynes is a coach at Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts in Las Vegas. He has a son.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Frank Camacho
** UFC.com Awards
*** 2020: Ranked #5 Upset of the Year vs. Frank Camacho
* Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting
** 'Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting Lightweight Champion

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 28 matches | 17 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 4 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 6 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 17–11 | Tsogookhuu Amarsanaa | TKO (elbows and punches) | Tuff-N-Uff 137 | May 24, 2024 | 1 | 4:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Tsogookhuu missed weight (165 lb). |
| Win | 17–10 | Carson Hardman | Submission (guillotine choke) | Fierce FC 30 | February 10, 2024 | 1 | 2:35 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | Catchweight (162 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 16–10 | Chris Padilla | TKO (punches) | Up Next Fighting 13 | October 21, 2023 | 2 | 3:10 | Commerce, California, United States | For the UNF Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 16–9 | Carl Deaton III | Decision (unanimous) | Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished Business | February 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Return to Lightweight. For the vacant TWC Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 16–8 | Charles Rosa | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov | June 26, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 16–7 | Devonte Smith | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov | February 6, 2021 | 2 | 3:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 16–6 | Gabriel Benítez | TKO (knee to the body and elbows) | UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori | December 5, 2020 | 1 | 4:06 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Loss | 16–5 | Gavin Tucker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik | August 8, 2020 | 3 | 1:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 16–4 | Frank Camacho | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | June 20, 2020 | 1 | 0:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Camacho missed weight. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 15–4 | James Warfield-Lane | TKO (punches) | WXC 78: Warrior Wednesday 3 | May 29, 2019 | 1 | 2:05 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Win | 14–4 | Brandon Noble | Submission (guillotine choke) | WXC 75: Night of Champions 11 | February 1, 2019 | 1 | 3:59 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | Won the WXC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–4 | Deven Brown | Submission (guillotine choke) | WXC 72 | June 15, 2018 | 1 | 1:31 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | Catchweight (149 lb) bout. |
| Win | 12–4 | Abdul Sami Wali | DQ (fence grabbing) | SFL 2018: U.P. Nawabs vs. Gujarat Warriors | February 24, 2018 | 1 | 4:21 | Mumbai, India | Welterweight bout. |
| Loss | 11–4 | Tommy Aaron | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Club OC: Rumble on the Water 3 | September 9, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Jacob Rosales | Submission (guillotine choke) | Fight Club OC: Thursday Night Fights 38 | April 6, 2017 | 2 | 5:00 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Troy Lamson | Decision (unanimous) | Total Warrior Combat 29 | May 14, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Return to Lightweight. Won the TWC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–3 | Chase Caldwell | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Xplode Fight Series: Payback | September 19, 2015 | 1 | 1:42 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Marcus Lamarr | TKO (punches) | Xplode Fight Series: Heat | July 11, 2015 | 1 | 0:52 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Erick Lozano | Decision (unanimous) | Big John's MMA: Salt City Showdown | May 16, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Manistee, Michigan, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 6–3 | Jesse Gross | Decision (split) | Provincial FC 3 | October 18, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | London, Ontario, Canada | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 6–2 | Ruben Baraiac | TKO (punches) | Bellator 124 | September 12, 2014 | 1 | 4:17 | Plymouth Township, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Jimmy Spicuzza | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 10 | June 21, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | John Schultz | TKO (punches) | TWC Pro Series 23 | April 26, 2014 | 1 | 4:54 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Andrew Hellner | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TXC Legends 2 | October 19, 2013 | 2 | 2:48 | Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Robby Ostovich | Decision (unanimous) | Destiny MMA: Proving Grounds 2 | August 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Mickey Miller | Submission | Rage in the Cage 2 | August 2, 2013 | 1 | 1:30 | Paisley, Scotland | |
| Win | 2–0 | Justin Zeno | KO (punches) | TWC Pro Series 18 | May 18, 2013 | 1 | 0:35 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Rick Ogden | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Big John's MMA: Rumble on the Border 2 | March 15, 2013 | 1 | 1:09 | Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States | Lightweight debut. |